How To Make a Project Bag, Lined with Zipper, perfect for Cross Stitch Projects!

[@deborahneedlesmith6122]

I have watching this video at least 20 times to make one bag. LOL! Please don’t ever take it down, I will need to watch it many more times to make more bags! Thank you!!!

[@gbyrd1970]

Same here and still haven't gotten one made lol

[@PegC52]

You are SO not alone - I have made about 25 bags and I still watch this! NOT a natural on the sewing machine so appreciate this reference every time.

[@kimisbarelythere]

I would have to agree! This is a fantastic video on how to make the bag!

[@melissademas3000]

Me too and I still mess them up!

[@charleneslawson9447]

Me too!

[@vikkireed4833]

This video is perfect! Not too long, very concise. Your mistake showed me that if I make a mistake, it’s not the end of the world! Thank you!

[@karenerickson884]

And here I am almost 3 years later and soooo many bags later and I’m watching it again to make another one today!!! So yes, please don’t ever take this video down!!! It’s the best one out there!!!

[@marciaporcelli5885]

This is HANDS DOWN the very best tutorial for a project bag on the internet. Your instructions are wonderful and easy to follow. Every time I make a bag I come right back here to refresh my memory. Every bag is perfect every time. Thank you!!!

[@elizabethanncanstitch]

thank you!!

[@michellem8284]

This is the absolute BEST video on making project bags! Thanks so much!

[@lewnuh]

I really like that you left the mistake in & showed how you fixed it!! Whenever I help someone learn to sew (or knit) I find that one of the biggest obstacles is getting them comfortable that mistakes can & will happen, but that they can (usually) be fixed! ps - also love the bag!

[@elizabethanncanstitch]

oh for sure! Thank you so much!

[@Stitching_grandma]

I totally agree. We all need to see how to do repairs as well.

[@vickiecolvin4778]

I have watched this tutorial over and over and used it over and over and referred back to it over and over!! Thank you SO much for making it!! After making about 12 bags - I guess I can stop now 😂😂 THANKS AGAIN!!

[@elizabethanncanstitch]

Hahaha I love it! Thank you!

[@juliestitches253]

I know why this is your top videos. I watch it every time I make a bag. Thank you. Looking forward to trying your folder tutorial.

[@pattersonjenn75]

I followed your steps and I made a project bag of my own!! I simply CANNOT thank you enough for giving me the confidence to take this on. ❤❤❤ Thank you so much!!

[@elizabethanncanstitch]

yay I'm so glad!!! Thank YOU!

[@cburke840]

Your mistake is part of learning and it really helps me to see how you fixed the “learning opportunity “.thanks for a great tutorial. Catherine

[@karenevans6978]

This is such a great tutorial Liz. I have watched it over and over and have finally made a few bags. I really appreciate the time you take to make these tutorials available.

[@valeriebarber5302]

Just wanted to thank you for the very good tutorial. Broke my ankle in March, needed something to do in rehab. Ordered everything from FQS for Flea Market Flowers. After I came home in May, I decided to work on my fabric stash. I, so far have made 9 project bags. Getting a little faster. Keep trying to make them a little stiffer. Peltek is not bad. Very difficult to work with when turning the bag. Thanks again and congrats on your wedding.

[@lindamercer1736]

GREAT VIDEO lovely actually seeing someone make something with a correct lining inside, where all seams are hidden. Thank you so much for this informative video - best one I have seen.

[@kellyhipkins5616]

Your bag has become an obsession lols. So refer to it over n over. Thank you so much for sharing it with the world. Love from Ohio

[@ValerieJGarrison]

I'm actually glad to see the mistake AND the repair on your video. It helps viewers to know it's still all ok in the end. No big deal. Nice job on the bag!

[@reneesmith5558]

This is a really great tutorial. I won't be afraid of zippers anymore

[@Janet-bf1dt]

This is a great tutorial for a lined bag with a zipper. I appreciate that you showed us the mistake and how to fix it.

[@janean3773]

you're a wonderful teacher with clear instructions!

[@elizabethwhite6364]

Made 7 bags in the last 2 days using your tutorial! Great instructions! Thank you!

[@elizabethanncanstitch]

amazing! Thank you!

[@Laceychelle]

Thank you so much - finally took the plunge and made a project bag using your video today. Couldn't have done it without you!

[@elizabethanncanstitch]

Yay! So glad you found it helpful!

[@LindaStitches]

I have used your tutorial SO many times and I just wanted to stop in here for a minute and thank you again, as I am making a couple more project bags today! Thank you, Liz!

[@elizabethanncanstitch]

Aww yay! Glad you find it so helpful!

[@disorderlystitcher]

Thank you for sharing. This was a great tutorial. I finally got around to making one. When I turned it, the lining was on the outside; thankfully I could unzip the zipper and get it turned right-side out. Thank you again!

[@suejameson1517]

I keep coming back to this one! Hopefully i have now remembered it and its great not having to do binding!

[@midgeberg22]

Yes, please don’t take it down! Thank you for your recommendation on the Pellon 987F fusible fleece interfacing. I had been using a lightweight type that was giving me fits! I ordered a small piece from Amazon to try your suggestion and I love it! In fact I bought a whole bolt of it to use on my bags. I will also be making some project bags, following your tutorial. Thank you!

[@elizabethanncanstitch]

oh yay! Yeah thats definitely the best fusible fleece I've ever used!

[@beckyhautanen1774]

I watched this a little late but I agree it's good to see that everything doesn't go perfectly with stitchers. love the fix and the bag!

[@judithavery2897]

Pretty pretty and so brave to share a mistake, so trusting and comfortable with yourself, I admire that - always enjoy seeing what you are up to...... stay warm.

[@JHutch18062]

I really appreciate you showing us your oops! It was very educational!

[@ldybg93]

What a great tutorial for a simple project bag. I'm very much at a beginner level when it comes to sewing, but I was able to make this in just a few hours and my zipper (first one I've ever done) only came out slightly crooked! I'm calling it a win. Thank you for the step by step! I love my new project bag.

[@elizabethanncanstitch]

Yay! So glad it was helpful! Congrats on your first bag!

[@kimellefson8348]

Thank you for sharing and I was happy you showed the mishap with the way the Fabric went. I thought it looked great and I would never have been able to tell. I want to start making my own project bags. I have an addiction for bags!!!!!!. I always watch your videos and truly enjoy them and get enabled a lot so thank you again. Kim

[@elizabethanncanstitch]

You are so welcome!

[@deloreschambers5152]

Thank you for posting this tutorial and leaving it up. I just made my first project bag.

[@NickyNacksPapercrafts38]

Can't wait to give this a try!! Will be very first ever zip!!!

[@cathiepaski8085]

I just followed your tutorial and made the best bag. THANK YOU Liz.

[@Frostedminifirecracker]

One of the best ever How-to videos because you showed what can happen and how to fix it. ❤❤❤❤

[@elizabethanncanstitch]

Thank you!

[@NonniMcMac]

This is the best tutorial I've seen! I love that it's made from solid pieces. So many tutorials show them done with small pieces that have to be quilted together first. They're cute, and I love quilting, but don't want to have to do it for a project bag. Thank you!

[@elizabethanncanstitch]

oh thank you so much!! Yes I really just wanted to show the technique for putting it together and then people can customize it however they like with quilting or with trims or just as is!

[@craftingwithfizzy5330]

Thank you for such a fabulous tutorial. Definitely the best project bag instructions I’ve followed. This bag will be the first of many.

[@elizabethanncanstitch]

You are so welcome!

[@audreytallant1]

I just found this, 10/17/23. This is incredible. NO BINDING!!!!

[@moniqueroberge21]

Great video, very well explained and no babling, thank you

[@leslielucero9167]

I have just made my first ever project bag. Your directions are so easy to follow. I love that you don’t edit out your mistakes. That’s how we learn. ❤🎉

[@kassiesbeach]

I just made 4 bags. 2 for me and 2 for my bestie who strong armed me into learning cross stitch last year. Zippers! What a pain! 1 bag I clipped the corner same as you 🤣. It took 2 tries to fix that darned corner. I’m quite proud of my 4 finished bags. Also, I love to cross stitch despite my reluctance to start. 😜 Thanks for the tutorial.

[@hotfootsue]

hi elizabethann - have watched a bazillion tutorials. i can sew handily and made not one! your tutorial makes so much more sense than others, and also makes me think i can actually complete one, before giving up. ty very much!

[@elizabethanncanstitch]

oh thats so good to hear! Happy sewing!

[@jeannekenna8200]

Tutorial was fantastic. As a very novice sewer (just got a sewing machine), this was very helpful. I’m glad you left the mistake in so we learned how to fix it. And, in spite of it all, you were still your beautiful, happy self! Thanks so much. See you Sunday!!

[@elizabethanncanstitch]

Thank you! Glad it was helpful!

[@MOFFPEG1]

The best project bag video ever posted. Thank you so much for your explanations. The detail is just what every pattern needs.

[@karenevans6978]

I don't know if I've ever commented on this video but I love it! I even Love your mistakes cuz they're the same ones I keep making and I like that you show how to fix them. Thank you so much for all your tutorials.

[@dotlaing1085]

Yeh! I am so glad I found your demo….It is the best tutorial, step by step, easy to follow. My project bag looks amazing x Dottie (UK)

[@elizabethanncanstitch]

Oh yay, thats so good to hear! Thank you!

[@dotlaing1085]

I have just made a second one….fab! Thank you xx Dottie

[@sandraf6033]

Loved this. Especially that you left the little wrong turns in. Makes it feel much more approachable for us beginners. Thank you.

[@elizabethanncanstitch]

Glad it was helpful!

[@conniemarie2005]

Thanks Elizabeth! I’m going to give it a go this afternoon! Take care! ✂️🪡🧵

[@76-mom]

Great tutorial and a great bag for Christmas gifts. I'm glad you left the mistake because it really makes us concentrate when we trim. When we hear it from you to not trim to close and we see what happens when we trim to close, visual, with me at least, stays longer. Again thank you I have seen many how they sew the lining and the outside fabric. Yours is easier and it seems like it's a step less. Thank you so very much again have a wonderful day and I'm glad these videos stay on KZbin

[@elizabethanncanstitch]

You are so welcome!

[@janniefoy7309]

Love the bag. Good for you for not hiding the mistake. Thanks ❤

[@daniellyusa]

Thank you so much for this wonderful video! I just made my first project bag, and I never felt so proud of myself as I am now! Thank you

[@gloriamandery3899]

Thank you so much for this tutorial. I watch it each time I sit down to sew a new bag.

[@laura_whatakrakka_sewer_nz3228]

Love your tutorial. I just finished my second one. Thank you! Leaving the corner cutting mistake in there was so awesome. Well done for that and for keeping it real. xox

[@elizabethanncanstitch]

You are so welcome!

[@eileengabrovic6084]

It's so good to show how to work with different problems that come up. Good for u keeping this video

[@CorpusChristiCrossStitcher]

Just finished my first project bag! Your directions and video made it very do-able! Thank you!

[@faithfarmforever4795]

Thank you for this video - in the past week I've made 2 - 1 all the rough edges were left exposed (per the directions) and the other was supposed to be "easy" and used binding ummm I have never done binding and it will forever be my last choice for this type of project..This video was exactly what I needed. Thank you for this true Easy tutorial! ❤

[@littleflowerfarm4768]

Wow, Liz, this was a great tutorial!! So well explained! And I'm glad you left your mistake in the video...that was actually really helpful to see. Zippers have always freaked me out, but now I think I'll give them a go...thank you!

[@tinageorge8759]

Thank you so much Liz, I’m definitely going to be making a few of these lovely project bags, and thank you also for being humble in the bobos and walking us through it. Much love, Tina 💚

[@suesayer82]

Another great tutorial, thankyou Elizabeth. My bag turned out really well, I am so pleased with it 😁

[@marilynmckenzie2111]

I loved watching your tutorial today on how to make a project bag! I am going to the May Stitch North 2023 Retreat and am currently housing my projects in Zip Lock bags. 🙁. I have so much good quality fabric that I decided to spend the next few days making project bags to use instead! Thanks again for such a great video!! You are a very personable,down to earth and good teacher! 👏🏻Marilyn 🧑🏻‍🦰🇨🇦

[@patandrews6963]

I love this tutorial. So much faster and easier than having to bind edges. Thank you ElizabethAnn!!

[@luvreading53]

Elizabeth, I used your tutorial and my bag turned out perfect.

[@pamkahmann3833]

Already finished one bag using your tutorial...it turned out great...thanks to your instructions! Two more are all ready to go! Thanks again!

[@elizabethanncanstitch]

Oh thats so good to hear!! I'm so glad it was helpful!

[@amyseniva4634]

💜💜💜 Very inspirational. I have made several quilted bags in this style using orphan quilt blocks as the front panel. They are various sizes and I love them all.

[@judyannyelton3906]

I was just thinking about using extra blocks. Thanks for the great idea!

[@cindyflinchbaugh7155]

Thank you Elizabeth for the tutorial with mistakes. It helpec to problem solve with you. Your project bag is beautiful.

[@elizabethanncanstitch]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ebgordon]

LIZ! Thank you for an awesome tutorial! I have seen so many zippy pouches with exposed seams, and I just really prefer a lined pouch without exposed seams! Mentally, I couldn't figure out how to make a bag like this, but seeing you do it was a total lightbulb moment for me. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!

[@Merrcraw15]

Great Tutorial, Elizabeth! I had two oopsie corners, but easy fix. Thanks so much for taking the time to share with us. Take care.

[@kathrendarmody2517]

Thank you. I love how mine came out! I am taking it on a 3 month trip for embroidery projects and love the zipper placement for inserting my hoops. I made a matching small zipper pouch for inside to hold thread, scissors, etc. I appreciate your teaching. Keep it up!

[@elizabethanncanstitch]

oh awesome! So glad it worked for you!

[@NelT60555]

Great tutorial. I've made several bags using other methods. I really like that all your raw edges are contained so I'm going to give this one a try. Thank you for the tutorial.

[@melitadarst]

I have made 3 bags flowing this tutorial. Thank you so much for the video tutorial is so great!!

[@elizabethanncanstitch]

Wonderful!

[@kristyross2591]

Great job - so easy to follow. Thanks for leaving the mistakes in your video. It’s important to show how to fix them 😊

[@elizabethanncanstitch]

Glad it was helpful!

[@queenslanddiva]

Just finished one of these and it's lovely - even if I did put the zipper in backwards! My daughter will never know. Thanks for this, I can see a few more being made. Great tutorial.

[@elizabethanncanstitch]

Thank you!

[@maryweeks4966]

Great project bag tutorial. Easy to follow. I will use over and over and pass it on to others. Thank you.

[@cricketsstudios]

Absolutely the BEST video out there for project bags. Super cute and simple. I feel like I can do this now! THANK YOU SEW MUCH!

[@elizabethanncanstitch]

Yay, thank you!

[@juliemartin2251]

This is such a brilliant tutorial and everything’s so well explained. Thank you!

[@lydiajoy1823]

This is a great tutorial, I feel a little more confident that I can handle that zipper now! The bag turned out to be adorable!

[@elizabethanncanstitch]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mickip.4836]

I just made a project bag using your tutorial. Turned out great. Easy to follow your instructions. Great job. Thanks

[@elizabethanncanstitch]

Wonderful! So happy to hear that!

[@elizabethwhite6364]

Wonderful! Wonderful! Thank you for taking us along step by step! I plan to try this!

[@janisjagielkymiller6869]

What a great bag! You did a wonderful job explaining every step! And glad you kept in fixing the hole because those things happen! Great job!❤

[@andysmomma]

I just followed your video and made my very first ever project bag! What a great tutorial, you explain everything, step-by-step, and very clear instructions! And the filming is awesome! Thank you so much for doing this!

[@elizabethanncanstitch]

You are so welcome!

[@AliceReaves]

I'm so glad I found you!!! I love your easy step by step process. I had to keep stopping and starting for each step, but both times my bags came out great. I already have supplies to made a few more! Thank you!!!

[@we.are.curiouscrafters]

Thank you so much for the wonderful tutorial. I’m so glad you left your mistake in, so we could also learn from your problem solving. Looking forward to making my first project page tomorrow! Happy Crafting! -Carolyn

[@lindab8078]

Just finished my first bag!! Super happy how it turned out. Your video was super helpful since I could go back and replay the tricky bits. Thank you for a great tutorial!

[@annemccourt6584]

Thank you!!! I know this is an older tutorial and I watched it when it was new and found it inspiring. So finally today I followed it. You make it so clear and now I have a project bag I made myself!!! Thank you for taking the time. I love everything you do.

[@elizabethanncanstitch]

You are so welcome!

[@annemccourt6584]

And here I am a year later making another bag based on your tutorial! Thanks again. You make it very clear. All the best in 2024!!

[@staceyrothchild3450]

Stumbled across your channel as I was looking for a project bag for my cross stitch. Lo and behold.you not only cross stitch but quilt as well. So do I. I followed it step by step and it was perfect. Instructions. Ended up with an awesome project bag and I'll be making two more tomorrow! Awesome video and thank you so much for putting it out.

[@slim1one]

I love this tutorial. The bag turned out amazing and I like that you didn't edit the mistakes out, but showed us how to deal with them. I have some beautiful cotton fabrics and will use this video to make bags for some cross stitch projects that I'm working on. Thank you!

[@karenevans6978]

I'm new at sewing and I find this tutorial easy to follow. My bag turned out well. Thanks for all your tutorials and for leaving the mistake in. It's confidence building to us new at Sewing.

[@elizabethanncanstitch]

You are so welcome!

[@donnakelso7204]

Thank you so much for explaining . You do a great job. So appreciate your patience.

[@themirrorimagestitcher]

Excellent video. Thank you for putting up the sizes of fabric in a nice easy to read picture on the side, so helpful. I like it when mistake footage is left in because then I also learn how to deal with it if I do the same thing. Thank you so much for this fantastic tutorial 🙋‍♀️

[@elizabethanncanstitch]

You are so welcome! Glad it was helpful!

[@lindas6484]

Made this today, I’m a sewing newbie, so was really pleased to manage the zip. Thanks for your clear and easy to understand instructions, this has given me confidence to try other projects and I have a cute project bag for my cross stitch. Linda from the UK.

[@elizabethanncanstitch]

Wonderful!

[@beckipugh9157]

Thank you that was great! Thanks for taking the time out of your day! Happy stitching!

[@elizabethanncanstitch]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@EliseD.A.]

❤❤❤❤thank you very much! I am not good at sewing but I am trying with your help!😊

[@cathleenauld4839]

Great video! You are a good teacher. I love the zipper technique and how there are no seams inside the bag.

[@elizabethanncanstitch]

Thank you so much!

[@cynditownsend9676]

Just finished my first bag, it turned out sew stinken cute. Thank you for sharing

[@cathyj55]

Thank you so much for this tutorial. I made 4 bags today and I’m planning more. ❤

[@lorrainebergstrom9391]

Such a great tutorial, Liz. Thank you so much for your kindness and generosity spending time to do this for everyone. You are such a wonderful teacher!

[@elizabethanncanstitch]

Thank you so much!

[@nickynoodlesstitching7368]

Thanks so much for sharing Liz! Down the bag making rabbit hole I go.... :)

[@kimrae6752]

Thanks Elizabeth! Great tutorial and I think its a wonderful thing that you had an “oops” cuz then you were able to demo how to fix it 👍. I have lots of oopses too! So fun to make our own X St project bags.

[@elizabethanncanstitch]

Glad it was helpful!

[@noreenkennedy5381]

This has been the easiest to follow tutorial that I e come across ..it resulted in a beautiful project bag 😊

[@elizabethanncanstitch]

Thanks so much 😊

[@katiewest2253]

Thank you so much for this tutorial. It was very easy to follow and I didn’t have to seam rip AT ALL! I managed to make a bag during 2 quarters of football. 🤣 Your explanations are great and I just needed to trust the process and it all worked out.

[@thewishingthorn]

So good! I love that you made the mistake because it really helps when I run into the same problem!!!! Thank you for sharing all your knowledge 😍

[@elizabethanncanstitch]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sherrygary626]

Just saw this video and I am hooked! As a quilter I have tons of fabric to make project bags with. Just need to get the zippers and interfacing and I'm off to the races! Thank you!

[@elizabethanncanstitch]

Have fun!